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Will Showcase Indigenous Artistry and Cultural Splendor
Kochi: Aug 2, 2023
TRIFED  will organize a series of Tribal Artisan Empanelment Melas  in Kerala. The Melas will provide a platform to talented tribal artisans to be empaneled and recognized for their exceptional craftsmanship. The endeavor marks the efforts of TRIFED to empower indigenous communities and preserve their cultural heritage.
TAeMs will be organized in various locations across Kerala including Marayoor and Thekkady, both in Idukki district; Chalakudy in Thrissur district; Attapadi in Palakkad district and Meenangadi and Sultan Bathery in Wayanad district. The places have been chosen due to their dominant tribal population. The events will be conducted from the 3rd to the 12th of August, 2023.
The Melas are expected to witness the participation of major tribes including Kattunayakans, Cholanaikans, Hill Pulayas, Malayars, Kadars and Kurumbas. They will showcase their extraordinary artistry, unique traditions and remarkable skills. The empanelment process will facilitate enduring support, market access, and opportunities for collaborations with designers, exporters and stakeholders in the handicraft sector.
Empanelment in TAeM will assist tribal artisans to improve their ethnic products through skill development training programmes. It will also assist them in getting direct exposure to markets and will secure national and international marketing linkages through online and offline modes.
The Melas will showcase an array of tribal art forms reflecting the distinctive identity and cultural tapestry of tribals including hand-woven textiles, intricate jewellery, sublime woodwork, exquisite pottery and mesmerizing paintings.
Election Commission
Delimitation Commission holds meeting
The Delimitation Commission had a meeting on 28th May,2020,to review the progress of direction given by the Commission in its first meeting held on 29th April,2020.
Earlier there was slight delay in organizing the first meeting due to ongoing lock down because of Covid 19 pandemic.Information on details of State Election Commissioner has been received from the State of Arunachal Pradesh,Assam,Manipur and Union Territory of Jammu&Kashmir.
Nomination of Associate Members as required under Delimitation Act,2002,has been reccived from Lok Sabha.Also Nomination of Associate Members from the Legislative Assembly of Assam and Manipur has been received.
Requisite Census data has been received from Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.Commission directed to pursue the concerned State Govemnments for any pending information.It also asked to seek other necessary data/map from the respective CEOs within a time frame.
Ministry of Defence
‘Yoga’ Awareness by Indian Coast Guard in line with International Day of Yoga
Goa | May 30, 2022
In line with the vision of the Prime Minister’s appeal for mass celebration and to bring awareness to the local community, Indian Coast Guard, Goa area conducted an event of ‘yoga’ demonstrations today at Velsao beach. About 250 persons from Coast Guard, fishing community, locals including Women and children participated in the yoga demonstrations.The event was conducted with an aim to educate and motivate the local populace for highlighting the fact that yoga can be performed anywhere, to keep the body, soul and mind healthy.
The message of Yoga in promoting both the physical and mental well-being of humanity has never been more relevant. A growing trend of people around the world embracing yoga to stay healthy and rejuvenated and to fight social isolation and depression has been witnessed during the COVID -19 pandemic.Yoga is also playing a significant role in the psycho-social-care. 8th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated on 21st June. This year the theme of 'Yoga Day' is - Yoga for Humanity.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
National Film Archive of India launches E-Calendar 2022 featuring the stories of fearless freedom fighters as depicted in Indian cinema
Pune, 7 January 2022
Continuing the legacy of presenting a unique compilation of images from Indian cinema, with the new year, NFAI is back with NFAI Calendar 2022. Like one in the previous year, a much-admired collector’s item is now available in digital format on NFAI official website.
Thousands of brave men and women fought fearlessly against colonial rule and sacrificed their lives for the motherland. With this year’s theme “Yaad Karo Qurbani”, NFAI remembers the stories of fearless fighters as depicted on the screen. The calendar features some rare images from the collection of the archive, presenting a compilation of freedom fighters depicted in Indian cinema of various languages.
The Calendar features attractive frames of actors and actresses playing valiant heroes on screen. The selected twelve images are Mehtab as Rani Lakshmi Bai in Jhansi Ki Rani , P. Jairaj as Chandra Shekhar Azad in Shaheed-e- Azam Bhagat Singh , Sivaji Ganesan as Veerapandiya Kattabomman in Veerapandiya Kattabomman , Arvind Pandya as Qadir Bukhsh Rind Baloch/ Kadu Makrani in Kadu Makrani , Gajanan Jagirdar as Umaji Naik in Umaji Naik , B. Saroja Devi as Rani Chennamma in Kittur Chennamma , Manoj Kumar as Bhagat Singh in Shaheed , Amar Dutta as Subhas Chandra Bose in Subhash Chandra , Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Kunjali Marakkar in Kunjali Marakkar , Raj Babbar as Uddham Singh in Shaheed Uddham Singh , Aamir Khan as Mangal Pandey in Mangal Pandey , and Ajinkya Deo as Vasudev Balwant Phadke in Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke .
This year, NFAI E-Calendar is available online at https://www.nfai.gov.in/calendar-2022.php.
You can also download separate images of each month and share it accordingly.NFAI-PIB Mumbai/M.Chopade/D.Rane
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Anurag Singh Thakur launches new rare chemical Reference Materials to strengthen anti-doping testing
This development will make India self-reliant in anti-doping science: Shri Anurag Singh Thakur
In a breakthrough achievement, the National Dope Testing Laboratory  has indigenously developed six new and rare Reference Materials , which is the purest form of chemical required for anti-doping analysis in all WADA-accredited Laboratories across the world. The six RMs have been developed in less than a year by NDTL in association with the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research -Guwahati and the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine , Jammu.
The RMs were launched by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur during the 15th Governing Body Meeting of NDTL, in the presence of Sports Secretary Smt. Sujata Chaturvedi and other senior officials of the Sports Ministry.
With the creation of these RMs NDTL has earned itself the recognition of being one of the few labs in the world where such RMs have been developed. Speaking about the achievement, Shri. Thakur said, “I applaud the scientists of the three institutions who have worked tirelessly to create these Reference Materials. These Reference Materials are not readily available across the world but are needed by every WADA-accredited laboratory for their anti-doping analysis. India itself has been importing RMs from Canada and Australia, however, with this scientific development India has indeed taken a step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, which is the vision of Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi ji, in the field of anti-doping science. Very soon, we will also be exporting these RMs to other countries.”
Shri Thakur further added, “The availability of these rare Reference Materials would help the entire anti-doping community to strengthen their testing capabilities and usher in an era of mutual co-operation among countries for promoting fair play in sports policy world over.”
The research for these Reference Materials started last year when NDTL signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with both the national scientific organizations in order to indigenously synthesise and develop 20 such Reference Materials of prohibited substances, in a phased manner, over a period of 2-3 years. These R&D activities between NDTL & NIPER-G and CSIR-IIIM, Jammu have been undertaken with the active support and funding of the Government of India.
Out of the six Reference Materials launched, three each were synthesized in collaboration with NIPER-Guwahati and CSIR-IIIM, Jammu. Last year too, scientists of NDTL and NIPER-Guwahati succeeded in synthesizing two indigenously developed rare Reference Materials in 2021 which were launched and shared with fellow WADA- Accredited Laboratories.
The launch of these Reference Materials will ensure improved anti-doping testing which is in line with the Sports Ministry’s commitment towards promotion and effective implementation of anti-doping programmes in the country with the sole objective of fair play in sports.
Ministry of Finance
Fake Input Tax Credit racket worth Rs. 12 crores busted by Thane CGST; One Arrested
Mumbai : 3 December, 2021
The officers of CGST Thane Commissionerate acting on specific intelligence developed by CIU, Mumbai CGST Zone, booked an anti-evasion case and arrested the Proprietor of M/s. Star Scrap Steel. The firm is involved in trading of Ferrous Waste and Scrap; remelting scraps ingots of Iron or Steel. The investigation has revealed that firm was indulged in fraudulent availment and utilization of Input Tax Credit  to the tune of Rs 12 crores without receiving the goods or services in violation of the provisions of CGST Act 2017.
The firm was getting Input Tax Credit from many trading companies and was further passing it on to Rolling Mills. This was done by getting inadmissible Input Tax Credit on the basis of invoices issued by fraudulent entities without receipt and supply of goods.
Searches were carried out at various premises of taxpayers located across Thane, Mumbai, Navi-Mumbai and Raigad, which were involved in issuing fake credit to M/s. Star Scrap Steel without actual supply of goods. The Proprietor of M/s. Star Scrap Steel was arrested under provision of CGST Act 2017 and produced before the Hon’ble Judicial First-Class Magistrate Court, Thane on 3rd December,2021 and was remanded to 14 days judicial custody. Further investigation in the matter to identify others involved in tax fraud is under progress.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds the initiative of women of the self-help group from Khadki village of Burhanpur, MP to ensure tap connection to every house
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised the efforts of women of the self-help group from Khadki village of Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh to ensure tap connection to every house. Shri Modi called it an example for whole country.
Responding to a tweet by Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“बुरहानपुर में नारी शक्ति का यह प्रयास देशभर के लिए एक मिसाल है।”
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
SUBSIDY UNDER PMAY
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs  is implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban  since 25.06.2015 to provide pucca house with basic amenities to all eligible urban beneficiaries across the country. PMAY-U adopts a demand driven approach wherein States/Union Territories  have been empowered to recommend the projects to MoHUA for the beneficiaries identified by them through a demand survey based on eligibility criteria. The scheme is being implemented through four verticals i.e., Beneficiary Led Construction , Affordable Housing in Partnership , In-Situ Slum Redevelopment  and Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme .
Government of India is sanctioning the proposals based on the Detailed Project Reports  along with project cost prepared by the implementing agencies of States/UTs.
Government of India is providing its fixed share as Central Assistance of ₹1.0 lakh under ISSR, ₹1.5 lakh for AHP and BLC verticals of PMAY-U. Under CLSS vertical of PMAY-U, an interest subsidy at the rate of 6.5% which amounts up to ₹2.67 lakh per house is provided for beneficiaries of Economically Weaker Sections  and Low-Income Group  category. The remaining cost of the house as per DPR is shared by States/UTs/Urban Local Bodies/Beneficiaries.
As per the scheme guidelines, Central Assistance under different verticals is released to the States/UTs/Central Nodal Agencies  based on compliances submitted by them. Further, the disbursement of subsidy  to the beneficiaries under BLC/AHP/ISSR vertical by States/UTs/Implementing agencies is done depending upon the physical & financial progress of projects/houses. In case of CLSS vertical, upfront interest subsidy is released to Primary Lending Institutions  by CNAs after due diligence.
CLSS for EWS/LIG was operational till 31.03.2022 and Primary Lending Institutes  were supposed to upload all eligible claims by 31.03.2022. Following request received from CNAs, the deadline for uploading the claims on the CNA portal was extended till 30.06.2022 so that no eligible beneficiary is denied interest subsidy. Accordingly, funds have been released to CNAs as per demand during current financial year to liquidate pending claims uploaded on CNA portal under CLSS for EWS/LIG.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Inauguration of The Atal Bihari Training Centre for Disability Sports by PM will pave ways towards providing equal opportunities in sports to individuals with disabilities
Prime Minister will dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives tomorrow on 2nd October and one of the pioneering project is the inauguration of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Training Centre for Disability Sports.
The Atal Bihari Training Centre for Disability Sports is set to witness a momentous occasion as the Honourable Prime Minister will inaugurate the facility on 2nd October. The event will also be graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. Virendra Kumar. This significant initiative underscores our nation's commitment to promoting sports inclusivity and accessibility for all. The Atal Bihari Training Centre for Disability Sports represents a pivotal step towards providing equal opportunities in sports to individuals with disabilities, fostering their talents, and encouraging their participation in various sporting disciplines.
This inauguration event will serve as a platform to showcase the dedication to fostering an inclusive and accessible sporting ecosystem. We believe that sports have the power to transcend barriers and inspire individuals, regardless of their physical abilities.
The Atal Bihari Training Centre for Disability Sports is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to training and nurturing athletes with disabilities. It houses world-class infrastructure and coaching staff to provide the best possible training environment for differently-abled athletes.
It is an Autonomous body established by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities , Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.
The Centre is registered as a society under the M.P Societies Registration Act, 1973 dated: 22.09.2021, with authorities being Governing Body & Executive committee supervising the activities of the Centre.
The Centre functions with the following Aims and Objectives:
- To establish a state-of-the-art international level Centre of Excellence for sports for para sportspersons  with fully accessibility as per norms.
- To create specialized sports infrastructure so that the para sports persons can undergo rigorous and specialized training in the Centre.
- III. To provide training facilities for Divyang sportspersons at par with the latest such facilities available elsewhere in the world.
- IV. To ensure participation of Divyangjan in sports activities in greater numbers and enable them to effectively compete in international events.
- To help build confidence and develop a sense of belonging in Divyangjan to facilitate their integration in Society.
The cabinet has approved a budget of 151.16 cores, at an area of 34 acres, for setup of the Centre.
Ministry of Finance
Repayment of ‘4.48% GOVT. STOCK 2023’
The outstanding balance of ‘4.48% GOVT. STOCK 2023’ is repayable at par on November 02, 2023. No interest will accrue thereon from the said date. In the event of a holiday being declared on repayment day by any State Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Loan/s will be repaid by the paying offices in that State on the previous working day.
As per sub-regulations 24 and 24 of Government Securities Regulations, 2007, payment of maturity proceeds to the registered holder of Government Security held in the form of Subsidiary General Ledger or Constituent Subsidiary General Ledger account or Stock Certificate, shall be made by a pay order incorporating the relevant particulars of his bank account or by credit to the account of the holder in any bank having facility of receipt of funds through electronic means. For the purpose of making payment in respect of the securities, the original subscriber or the subsequent holders of such Government Securities, shall submit the relevant particulars of their bank account well in advance.
However, in the absence of relevant particulars of bank account/mandate for receipt of funds through electronic means, to facilitate repayment of the Loan on the due date, holders may tender the securities, duly discharged, at the Public Debt Offices, Treasuries/Sub-Treasuries and branches of State Bank of India  20 days in advance of the due date for repayment.
Full details of the procedure for receiving the discharge value may be obtained from any of the aforesaid paying offices.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
National event for Launch of ‘Protocol for Management of Malnutrition in Children’ to be held tomorrow in New Delhi
Standardised national Protocol drafted by MWCD with inputs from MH&FW for the first time, providing detailed steps for identification and management of malnourished children
The ‘Protocol for Management of Malnutrition in Children’ will be launched during a national event at Vigyan Bhawan tomorrow  under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in the presence of Minister of State for WCD and Ayush, Dr Munjapara Mahendrabhai and the Secretaries of Ministry of Women and Child Development  and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare  .
Senior Officers from WCD and Health Departments from across the country would be participating in the event. Dignitaries and experts from key international and other organisations such as UNICEF, Indian Medical Association , International Paediatric Association, Indian Academy of Paediatrics, World Health Organization , World Bank, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are expected to participate.
The event will also be attended by frontline functionaries including, CDPOs, Lady Supervisors, Anganwadi Workers and ASHA workers from across the country. During the event, Anganwadi Workers and ASHA workers, from different States/UTs, who have shown exemplary dedication and commitment to management of malnutrition among children, would be felicitated by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development .
Malnutrition is a complex challenge necessitating collective action. Towards this objective, convergent efforts are required for achieving desired outcomes. Under the aegis of ‘Saksham Anganwadi and Mission Poshan 2.0’ of the MWCD, interventions to combat malnutrition are being orchestrated through a multi-sectoral approach in collaboration with key Line Ministries/Departments and with unwavering support and commitment from States/Union Territories.
Identification of malnourished children and their treatment is an integral aspect of Mission Poshan 2.0. Identifying, treating and managing malnourished children at Anganwadi Centres and within communities and understanding when to refer them to Nutritional Rehabilitation Centres  or for medical help, are decisions highlighting the importance of close collaboration between the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare .
Until recently, treatment of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition  was considered to be restricted to facility-based approaches. In this context, for the first time, a standardised national ‘Protocol for Management of Malnourished Children’  has been drafted by MWCD with inputs from MH&FW, providing detailed steps for identification and management of malnourished children at the Anganwadi level, including decision-making for referral, nutritional management and follow-up care.
Ministry of Power
NHPC observes ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Shri A.K. Singh, CMD, NHPC administering ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge’ on 31st October 2021 to NHPC employees through video conferencing on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 
NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company of the Government of India observed ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’  with great patriotic fervour at its Corporate Office and across all its regional offices, power stations, projects and units on 31st October 2021 on the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Shri A.K. Singh, CMD, NHPC administered the pledge for ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ to the NHPC employees. A large number of senior NHPC officers and employees participated in the programme through video conferencing.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Human created problem needs solution from Human- Union Minister Suresh Prabhu
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation , Shri. Suresh Prabhu said that, Environment needed holistic approach and not fragmented approach and the human created problems like climate change needs human solution. He was addressing a gathering after releasing a book titled, ‘THE CLIMATE SOLUTION- India’s Climate Change Crisis and What we can do about it’ by Mridula Ramesh in Chennai today.
“History of mankind has seen various changes in the planet from ice age. Then why we should be concerned about the climate change is because this is not created by the nature but by human. We can’t change or stop natural calamities like Tsunami, but climate change which is manmade can be mitigated and solution can be found”, Minister added.
“Climate Change is a serious threat to human being. For example every nation is situated near to the sea. Ice in Antartica has started melting. This will result in increase in the sea level and will also alter the temperature of the ocean. This will not only disturb the bio-diversity in the ocean but also the entire bio-diversity of the planet” minister cautioned.
Just 2 degree Celsius rise in temperature will cause distress in farming which create food crisis. And the climate change will worsen the water crisis issue. He called upon every individual to take action in their capacity for the manmade problem, climate change. He also briefed about the various agreements and pact signed by various nation for the environmental cause.
Minister hailed the writer for writing a book which talks not only the problems but also the solutions.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds the passion of Dr. H.V. Hande who saved the 75 year old newspaper announcing the Independence
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi lauded the vigour and passion of Dr. H.V. Hande who tweeted showing 75 year old newspaper announcing the Independence. The Prime Minister said that people like Dr. HV Hande Ji are remarkable individuals who have given their life towards nation building.
In response of Dr. H.V. Hande's tweet on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Prime Minister tweeted;
"People like Dr. HV Hande Ji are remarkable individuals who have given their life towards nation building. Glad to see his vigour and passion. @DrHVHande1"